Living in Las Vegas vs. Hawaii, What You Gain & What You Lose, Moving with Kids

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the budding Dwell Hawaii podcast where we have the very Hawaiian conversation of Living in and Moving to Las Vegas from Kanoe Gibson Nitta; former Miss Hawaii and Miss America runner up-turned Newscaster-turned - Heart Dive Podcaster, Mom of 2, and younger sister of Maila! Kanoe shares her family's journey from living and loving Hawaii to making the move to Vegas.
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[@Hzxnr8_Kawai]

Great conversation between you two sisters. I was thinking about moving to Las Vegas when I retired primarily for the adventure, the cosmopolitan food, and as a hub for travel. However, I would not sell my home. You have to give yourself an opportunity to come back since Hawaii is so special.

[@GFC-1]

My family and I just recently visited Honolulu. This trip was so rewarding for my family as it was their first time. I was born in Kahuku and raised in Laie many years ago, and this visit brought a flood memorable moments. My wife even said she could live there as we sat on the shore of Sandy beach admiring the beautiful ocean. Hawaii will always be home, even though we live on the mainland. However, the most exciting thing about this trip is our youngest son will be playing baseball for UH. So, we'll be back next year when the season begins, and we can hardly wait. Mahalo!

[@jaxripper251]

Bye Haole no come back k

[@sirij8784]

@@jaxripper251 wtf what are you talking about. They were born and raised here. Are you on crack? So many random spammers on these videos these days

[@GFC-1]

@jaxripper251 I deleted my original response out of respect, something my Tutu taught me growing up in "Laie." For starters, I'm a Kanaka, not one haole. I chose to live on the mainland because it was more prosperous for my family. Instead of assuming or not knowing, you should carefully examine ones post or simply ask for clarification before making a rude comment. I'm sure you understand the word "Lolo"? If you want others to view you as respectful, don't act like one lolo! Don't give Hawaiians a bad wrap because of tourism, but instead, teach other's respect for the Aina and its people. Aloha!

[@jaxripper251]

@GFC-1 don't come Waianae K get something for you. You like talk shit I bet u neva say Dat to my face girl.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

One of my biggest regrets was leaving Maui. I moved there in my 20s in the 1990s. My family went to school on Oahu and my Uncle lived on Maui for 50+ years. I had experienced the mainland so I could compare. Maui today though...shoots brah Going back this OCT with my Uncle, he's with us on the mainland, he lost his home in the fire. Maybe we rebuild? Maybe not. I guess I could say I experienced the golden years in Maui. Back then no costco, no lowes, no big stores, nothing , just small local kine shops. MAN what a time, I was so blessed. Thank God almighty.

[@laughteraddict1003]

I moved to Maui in my twenties also. It's changed a lot in the last thirty years

[@seanspencer8179]

Hawaiian is Hawaiian. no matter where you stay living. My wife and I don't plan to move away from Hawaii but are always looking for another location to reduce my state income tax to zero. LV is an option. Love the podcast.

[@leidunston8308]

I just found this channel. My husband and I moved to Las Vegas in 2008 in December when it was during the cold season. We wanted to establish a relationship with my father n' law since he has not seen or met his grandchildren. It was an opportunity that we made for our family. We had our struggles of finding great jobs and just being away from our ohana in the beginning. But our families come here to visit, gamble and enjoy buffets. We also met new friends and families we never knew was related to me. We live in the Silverado Ranch (Sourh), and we still remain in this area. Now 15 years later, our children are adults, and we have no regrets of leaving Hawaii. We do a lot of road travel, not much gambling but love eating at buffets and various restaurants. The public school system is not as great, I do agree with Kanoe. Yes, Hawaii will always be home, but we have to be able to live comfortably and be able to provide for our ohana financially. I have seen a lot of growth in Las Vegas from 2009 up until now, especially in the real estate area. The only thing I cannot find is chocolate mochi crunch. Welcome to the 9th Island!

[@PatriotLady62]

Why do so many move from Hawaii to Vegas??? I do not get it.

[@leidunston8308]

@@PatriotLady62 Born and raised in Hawaii for 40 years, for me it was the opportunity to experience life outside of an island. I prayed about it for a long time and the Lord open doors for me and my family to move. I have no regrets. "You can take the girl from the island, but you cannot take the island from the girl."

[@JCizzleSoCal]

@@PatriotLady62Folks from Hawaii typically work in the service and tourism industry so it’s easy to either transfer or find a similar job in Vegas. In addition, real estate and overall cost of living is much lower, flights are relatively cheap to go back and forth to Hawaii and people love to gamble! 😂

[@Noeau]

Real honest, first hand opinions on transitioning from HI to LV. Great podcast.

[@captaincopter2387]

It’s nice to see the level headed discourse provided in this video. The good and bad. ❤

[@lanisartanddesign7270]

20:59 we moved here on Oahu 16 years ago from California. This is home no matter what people may say about the cost of living which is reality today. No one can trade the way of living here in Hawaii, the Ohana feel, etc . BTW the POKE in mainland is a salad bowl. J/K😅

[@cr8zie]

Lot of legit spots in Vegas are poke by the pound, just like in Hawaii -- shout out to Poke Express!

[@jerryh8417]

Kanoe, congratulations on your move to Summerlin. It is such a wonderful community away from The Strip. My wife and I have friends in the Las Vegas Metro area, near Summerlin and Henderson. In visiting them, I briefly considered moving there from Orange County. However, the weather extremes and lack for top notch medical facilities made me realize that I already live in the best place for my needs. It is a shame that SoCal has become no better price-wise and tax-wise than Hawaii. If we had not bought our house years ago, it is unlikely that Orange County would be our current home. In regards to Hawaii, my parents and a brother still live on Oahu, but besides for visiting them and relatives, I rarely return. The state is not the place I left for many reasons, and I am saddened by what I see. To the people of Hawaii, the changes have been gradual, but to me, the changes are a greater shock with each subsequent visit. Also, with the warming climate increasing chances of a direct hurricane hit, which would simply devastate the state for years, being on the mainland is a more secure existence - even with California's earthquakes and wildfires.

[@gilbertahsam643]

I moved from oahu and am born and raised in Hawaii . I left at 62 and sold everything for a new beginning. I was so tired of the taxes and how much cars and the road conditions there. Ohio is my new home now. We have a beautiful ranch home on a quarter acres with above ground pool. No dept bills and living a beautiful life. Hawaiis taxes are so unbelievable and the there people that are in charged are always putting more taxes on there people. Our registration for our car is 60 dollars a year no safety check required. I went back in July to see my Ohana and was just saddened by how much it has changed in 8yrs. We spent 3k for hotel for a week and 800.00 for a car.

[@JenjenB2012]

Thanks for the video. I always enjoy your channel 😊

[@KikoandNalusAdventures]

Moving to Vegas before 2020 was good but now it is expensive 😢

[@cheapcardcollector]

Good video. Grew up there and left after graduating from UH. Lived all over the mainland. It would be nice to have the option to move home but I would easily take a 50% to 70% pay cut and have to pay the high cost of living with questionable, but improving, public schools. It's kind of sad but it is what it is. If people can make it living at home that's all good. Hawaii's a magical place!

[@EvilTheOne]

Maila, I never knew about your life starting in Missouri. Is that the reason why you have that slight 'tinge of country' in your wonderful singing voice? I love your 'Ben & Maila' music.

[@malamaolaw6382]

🌺Hawaii is home and will always be home even though it’s now within my heart. I moved to Vegas back in 1993 from Maui and I did it because of the cost of living and wanting to own my own home. However probably the first year or so we hated it. People were so different and the way of life in Vegas compared to Maui was a total shocker. What truly saved us was finding the Hawaiian community within Vegas and getting involved with the Hawaiian community. That’s truly what made living here a possibility. We got involved with playing music for a halau and involved with ho’olauleas and back then these festivals were just beginning so it made living in Vegas possible. Now that we’re old a makulu we wanted to go home, but like you say it’s much harder going home which truly is sad. Maui was definitely an impossible move because of once again the cost of living etc. Even if selling our home here which we own outright still isn’t enough. So facing reality home in Hawaii is just not a possibility anymore. Which truly breaks my heart because the thought always was “you can always move back home” when in reality it’s just not true. So yes home is where you hang your papali as the old saying goes. But Hawaii is truly my home and where my heart will always be. Honestly after all these years the love of Hawaii never ever left our hearts. I could go on and on with stories of our move here, but to much already!!!!! I’m so so happy I came across your KZbin channel what a pleasure it is to hear your thoughts and conversations. I hope you folks both keep it up.

[@heathero2925]

Love the video! However, as someone who has lived in Vegas for over 10 years, there isn't "violence off the charts" outside of Summerlin. That's a big stretch. Maybe North or East Vegas? Those neighborhoods tend to have a higher crime rate, but I think overall those neighborhoods is nothing compared to the "violence" in San Francisco or parts in Los Angeles. Summerlin has always been overpriced & in my opinion, Summerlin residents think they are the safest & best neighborhood in Vegas.... wrong. Henderson, Mountains Edge, Lake Las Vegas, Boulder City, Southern Highlands, those are just some of the neighborhoods that I can think of that are really nice & safe. And homes in those areas are a lot more affordable than the overpriced homes in Summerlin. My husband is from Oahu & he said there are neighborhoods even there that you want to avoid. Bottom line, every place has its share of crime. If Vegas is a place that you are looking to move to... do your research, talk to locals, & you'll find the neighborhood that is best for you... outside of Summerlin.😊

[@AlohaGypsy-e7i]

I agree - every city has their own share of crimes. LV provides more opportunities for ohana - a lot more than on the island.

[@ropineapplehead2198]

I am so grateful when I get to see friends come home even for just a short visit….but the exodus and brain drain has been going on for quite a few decades, and for multiple reasons but primarily the cost of living. And the influx has been just as detrimental to raising the price of paradise. Being a senior, I can only hope for the younger generation to cherish the culture more and start to reshape the political and economic landscape that will be conducive enough to foster maintaining their livelihood within Hawaii. I hope podcasts like this can be food for thought for politicians as they make decisions that truly impact their constituents!

[@stevenyee433]

Thank you for sharing the open and honest talk about Vegas and Hawaii! Mahalo and all the best to the family! We enjoy Las Vegas for all that it offers, however, it doesn’t compare to the authenticity of Hawaii and the aloha spirit ☺️

[@buttonflybag]

Great show! Honest, candid, and real.

[@veronicapratt7305]

We moved from Honolulu in 1995 to Las Vegas. My mom, and her husband bought a house in original Summerlin, and they wanted to move home. He got really sick, and they did not have Kaiser Permanente for his health insurance. So thankfully we were able to switch locations and move into my moms house, fully furnished. Praise the Lord. We traveled a lot (road tripping) showing our kids America… Grand Canyon, Lax, Zion Nat’l Park, Bryce Canyon, Kansas, Oklahoma… Then, in 1997 we moved to Oklahoma to go to Bible School. Still being blessed, but now in Mid-West TX, Arkansas, Missouri, on 9/11/2001 took the leap and have settled in Orlando, FL.

[@PeterChen619]

We moved to Vegas from San Diego 4 years ago and I feel the same as your sister. The longer we live here the more we hate Vegas esp outside of Summerlin. We also live in Summerlin 😅

[@surf2damax9300]

It is the SYSTEM and the PILAUTICIANS!!..Great video! Thanks for the information! I thought about moving to Florida!!

[@evahurgo3930]

Great show ladies! Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@SuperKingwood]

I just had my 2 younger siblings move to the mainland. Colorado and Utah. As we were all born and raised here in Mayi, Hawaii. Sis went for medical as my nephew has autism and by far better care/medical. My baby bro, well priced outta paradise. My oldest sister never came back since she went to college and ony to visit. Now I feel a sense of when is my time? I know God has a plan. I so remember the bongo jeans and titan bun. Easy simple living here in Hawaii. It's always interesting getting others point of views after they've moved away for quite sometime. I love it how everyone who moves away becomes more Hawaiiand and gotta represent. 😂 Great podcast!

[@dukeloo]

I moved to NM and love it. I relocated back to HI 5 months ago to look after mom. I will move back once my mom leaves us.

[@youmakeitreal]

🙏

[@charlenemariecoraninmemory5130]

that's a lie you hate NM lolol try again

[@darrylk808]

Convince my wife to move, PLEASE!!🙏😂 We go to Vegas, and now I'm choosing to stay off strip in Henderson. She's like, "why we always staying in Henderson? I'm not moving!"🤣🤣

[@piperlani]

Enjoyed this video 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@shaywatkins5424]

Vegas now is very expensive! my husband and I moved to vegas in 1995 few years after high school. 1995 vegas was AMAZING! homes cheap! Food cheap people nice they were looking for people to move to vegas back then! !! The vegas now is terrible after COVID tooo many people now and soo much crime!! I do miss my home!! OAHU!❤️🌺

[@fallonhawaiian]

Love your Podcast. I'm transplanted from Hawaii also. Here in Fallon, NV. 16 years now.

[@teslacoil]

I'm sorry for your sister leaving Hawaii. For me Las Vegas would be the last place on planet earth I would want to live. I grew up in Los Angeles, but I will always consider Hawaii my home.

[@xlasvegan7x]

A friend of who’s family is in Hawaii is here in Vegas..I asked him for honest opinion and he said he likes living in Vegas..short answer is that for him is that there’s more to do here. He has been back to visit family on Oahu for Christmas and New Year’s. I moved because the weather and taxes. Even though summers are harsh it’s my favorite season. Summerlin is the bomb❤❤❤

[@annettescroggins3905]

I like Summerlin as well 😅. That would be my 1st choice.

[@xlasvegan7x]

@@annettescroggins3905 🤙

[@hawaiinurse2]

😢so sad 😿when you leave Hawaii 🎉for price of living 😅so expensive everywhere 🤢you cannot buy happiness or replace paradise ❤home is where your heart 🩴will always be here 🫶🏽your family👍thanks for being transparent 😊without moving the journey that GOD has blessed you 🙏and your calling to ministry🫠

[@Ravenqueen2023]

I’ve heard that a lot of native Hawaiians like vacationing in Vegas, but I don’t see a lot of people making an actual move there. Vegas is very expensive.

[@Ahahahhaaah]

Las Vegas sucks lol, that’s why I moved back to my homeland of Tahiti 5 years ago. I go to the big island next year, Kailua Kona.

[@wahiawabound808]

Yes agree

[@somerset8088]

Totally agree!

[@sandraromero5899]

Absolutely agree!!! Crime is through the roof and drives are so angry and impatient. Coming to an intersection is terrifying because most everyone runs red lights. Like it is not uncommon for 2 cars to play Russian roulette and you'll see 2 cars go through the intersection once the light has turned red. Auto related deaths are up 83% from last year. Daytime home invasions have skyrocketed as well. Robbers aren't even afraid to get caught anymore. I can't wait to get back to my home in our little community on The Big Island, next year 😊. One of the best parts of Las Vegas is the hiking and other outdoor activities. We may enjoy it more if we were into the entertainment.

[@KindergartenOne-vw3bi]

You couldn't handle the real life...apes belong in the jungle....I love the planet of the apes, especially there adorable noses

[@youmakeitreal]

​@@KindergartenOne-vw3biCan you re-write what you wrote? We can't tell if you are disparaging others, or being self depricating? I'm going with the latter due to your confusingly written comment.

[@marthakerr]

As a UK National scottish I have been in hawaii twice visiting friends who live in the big island this year when i was back I went to visit my friends mother who lives in Aiea love Hawaii it was always have a special place in my heart.But as you say its not home hawaii is very beautiful and unique😀

[@CM-zp3xw]

Yes, Poke Express is da best ❤

[@flyinlow6692]

It surely must help the transition by living in a magnificent Summerlin mansion. Most people don't have that option if they move there.

[@H..M..]

Yeah, Summerlin is one of the nicest areas.

[@annettescroggins3905]

Yes, Summerlin is beautiful. It would be my 1st choice 😅

[@alyssarollinson5543]

We live in Henderson Seven Hills area. I much prefer this area over Summerlin. And Coronado HS is first rate. I think the number 1 public high school in the state.

[@heathero2925]

​@@alyssarollinson5543I prefer Anthem & Seven Hills over Summerlin too. I thought her opinion of the rampant violence outside of Summerlin was grossly exaggerated & so far off the mark.

[@keahi7646]

I have been in Utah for 33 years, away from my Hawai'i. I was born and raised on O'ahu, to the Ku Ali'i line; same line as Kamehameha, so I believe we go back to Wakea. But I was, and still am forced out of Hawai'i by land prices, and my greedy mother's line sold out our Kalihi, Maunawili, and Niu valley land that was given to my Great grandfathers seven and eight generations ago. What I have lost is the mana of the land, lost the kuleana of the land, and the language, traditions, and sense of 99% of my culture. This is exactly what the United States and Great Britton wanted. They beat my tutu wahine and her sisters and brother up at Royal school because she spoke Hawai'ian. I find no pleasure in being forced of the lands, of being in Utah, of not being able to immerse in the Rennaissance. I am not looking for sympathy, nor compensation; and I know even though the Kingdom is still valid, we will die out before we ever get the USA out of Hawai'i.

[@LexterSim-q9b]

Yessah I work at poke express

[@ArnoldHagihara]

I am so glad you did this video, thank you so much! Could you ask your sister which areas have the better schools? And is this public schools she is talking about? What about private schools there? And what does she think about retiring then moving there?

[@heathero2925]

We live in Vegas, but don't have kids. Our nieces & nephews attend really great charter schools. Unfortunately the really good charter schools have a waiting list. I suggest, research the neighborhoods that you want to live in & then check out the charter schools of that area.

[@jicalzad]

why is Vegas the more popular transition for Hawaiians vs. any other destination in the U.S.?

[@iritaabare4445]

Nevada is a much better place to live than Hawaii, and I was born there. I would never want to live there even for free. This state needs to get it together when it comes to child abuse. My grandchildren live there, and my son is fighting for custody multiple CSP reports 911 calls, and they still haven't stepped in and helped them they discriminate against men . His ex works for Hawaiian Air in finance. Hawaii is stupid expensive.!!!!

[@annettescroggins3905]

LV homes have skyrocketed in price $$$$. I agree with her. I heard the school system in LV is not good. It sounds like she got a reality check moving to LV.

[@MissingNumb]

🎶 "Pineapple and Coconut..."🎶 😉

[@annettescroggins3905]

I didn't know that there was a big migration of Polynesians and other cultures moving from Hawaii to LV. Interesting...😊

[@paradisesleepsounds]

There is so much that Vegas is referred to as the 9th Island

[@tauhere8083]

I think hawaii needs to know moving to las vegas is not where you really want to move it places in Nevada near las vegas that is where they really need to invest and "move" to 🤷‍♀️

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

It’s funny you say that, my in laws live in Vegas and are seriously considering moving just outside of Vegas to Pahrump. Close enough that they can drive to Vegas if they need to, but far enough away that it’s A LOT cheaper, not dangerous (2 neighbors had home invasions (not just burglaries) & my in laws car was stollen from their driveway once and their other car was broken into but not stollen), it’s more laid back in Pahrump I’m assuming, but I’ve never been to Pahrump so I don’t really know. The huge downside, is when my husband and I or other family members go to visit, they’ll either have to drive in from Pahrump or we’ll have to drive and stay in Pahrump… which honestly kind of sucks, because a big part of locals visiting family in Vegas is it’s also a vacation in Vegas… also apparently there’s a lot of snakes out there outside of the big city… the most dangerous snakes in the US in fact & yeah they’re just gonna have to drive to Vegas to meet up with us when we fly in, I’m not dealing with that lol.

[@ericgene]

lol I thought I heard my last name, Canoy on this video

[@nainoacullen3027]

I don’t understand why more Hawai’i people don’t move to Florida! It has weather that’s similar to Hawaii, beaches, no income taxes, lots of entertainment that could rival Vegas, and a variety of Latin cultures to make the city more interesting to live in. Also, the median house in NV is more expensive than the median house in FL. I don’t get the whole “it’s too far from home” complaint. When you living outside of Hawaii, why does it matter if the airplane ride is 6 hours or ten hours. I’d like to see more locals opt for FL.

[@sharonjo7630]

Probably because of hurricane season Florida has to deal with.

[@nainoacullen3027]

@@sharonjo7630 could be. If that’s so, it’s a silly reason

[@sharonjo7630]

@@nainoacullen3027 how is it silly? A hurricane can be deadly and destructive.

[@nainoacullen3027]

@@sharonjo7630 it’s silly bc Hawaii also gets hurricanes. And earthquakes. And tsunamis. And volcanic eruptions. Florida has the biggest population increase over the past 4 years than any state, it has the 3rd largest economy in America, a pro business governor and no income tax. Oh yeah, and Disneyworld, Cruise ports that take you straight to the Caribbean, and the only high speed rail in America. These are all the things locals should be looking for when deciding on a new state to move to. Letting the fear of a potential hurricane stop you from considering it as an option, is silly imo.

[@sharonjo7630]

@@nainoacullen3027 I said probably. I don't know why they'd consider vegas over Florida.

[@wahiawabound808]

I just moved to vegas from honolulu I'm also born and raised my opinion of what I see yes there is more opportunities and some foods are cheap however I feel moving to nevada is a bit over rated housing is starting to climb in price I'm a truck driver and I gotta say people in the lower 48 drive like crap as if they got there license from a cereal box employment wages are low the attitude is typical mainlander water is crap restaurants is ok gun laws great no jungle no beach houses to dam close together no privacy.

[@redbarron6559]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🤙🏼💛🧡🩵

[@PatriotLady62]

Please don’t vote blue now that you’re here🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I don’t recognize my City anymore😔

[@bradda1056]

What was the fascination with locals moving to Vegas? I have friends that left Hawaii and moved to Vegas and they hated it. People that are not “Vegas” people are moving there for the experience they had while vacationing there. We love going to Vegas but for vacation, not to live so when we decided to move out of Hawaii, we looked east coast. Initially we were looking at Virginia but ended up buying a home (with land) in West Virginia. Best decision we’ve ever made. Cost of living is 60-70% cheaper than Hawaii and lots of kind country folks. We ran into a few transplants from Hawaii and they feel the same way we do. This doesn’t take away the fact that we wish we still lived in Hawaii but we just couldn’t afford it anymore. Very unfortunate. School systems in WV and Va are 100 times better than Hawaii. My kids are going to public schools here and are getting better education than the very expensive private schools we sent them back home. Crime rate is very low where we are with very open gun laws. Glad we still have family in Hawaii and we still visit. My wife and kids love the four seasons! You are right about the “Aloha” spirit is where you go. If you live it and believe in it, then you are fine. I, myself try to rub the “Aloha” spirit in West Va and funny because they’ve never experienced it before but surprisingly, they love it, as odd as it may have been to the locals here.

[@landonbarretto4933]

What a let down to have to live in Las Vegas.

[@TF-qs2xt]

Vegas was cheap till fufu became president 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jena2664]

Yep, Vegas. I came from Vegas to Oahu for a job. I miss Vegas. Since 2001 I have lived in Vegas. Things changed. I retired in Law Enforcement and every 3rd stop the subject had a warrant or wanted for something. The reason why Vegas has a high crime rate is criminals come to Vegas thinking they can hide. You must live in Henderson or Summerlin where there are decent schools. St. George Utah is a better place for children and families. Extremely low crime. Lots of Kanaka maoli. Hawaii is nice not planning to stay too expensive, way too expensive. Hawaiian people are friendly and the police here in Hawaii are not as aggressive as Vegas Metro.

[@sandyb310]

Great podcas thanks for sharing your stories. Moved from Hawaii to Vegas too and I love it. I have a much greater appreciation for Hawaii. Love your Bible study Kanoe!!!